Russia has once again made it clear that its partnership with India is not only enduring but also immune to Western attempts at disruption. The Russian Foreign Ministry, speaking to RT this week, underscored the resilience of bilateral ties and emphasized that any move to undermine cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi is ‘destined to fail.’ The statement comes at a time when Washington has been ramping up pressure on India, introducing new tariffs and targeting its defense and energy cooperation with Russia.

In its remarks, the Russian Foreign Ministry praised India for resisting Western coercion and continuing to deepen cooperation with Moscow across multiple domains. Officials highlighted that India’s position is rooted in its longstanding tradition of ‘strategic autonomy’ in international affairs – a principle that has guided New Delhi’s foreign policy since the days of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Non-Aligned Movement.

“Russia-India relations are steadily and confidently advancing. Any attempt to obstruct this process is destined to fail,” the ministry declared. Moscow described the partnership as “reliable, predictable, and truly strategic in nature,” adding that it is founded on “the highest value of sovereignty and the primacy of national interests.”

This rhetoric reflects Russia’s determination to frame its partnership with India not as a temporary alignment driven by short-term expediency, but as a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship that extends well beyond........

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